Jul 20, 2020
382
567
... everyone wants a happy ending where the LI worships the MC and nothing bad ever happens which really, is as far from the truth and reality of life as it could possibly get.
I agree with and understand your statement, every good story needs some conflict or challenge to overcome. But I don't think many play these games for actual realism. If that were the case many of us older players would just look back at our previous relationships/mistakes.

Badiks overall tone, so far, despite some heavy moments (maya/josy for me), is still far more light hearted than AL.

you can still have serious and heavy moments without going down the AL path and still have happy endings (again, if you make the right choices in the game).

In the end, its dpcs game and story, we're all hear for the ride. I can only hope for an ending I want.
 

Warped77

Member
Jul 13, 2020
355
689
Right now, everyone is looking at Bella to be the one with the dark storyline because of the locked door and the mystery of the missing husband, but I personally don't think that, whatever her story, it will be "dark", just "heavy".
We don't just think Bella is going to be the one with the 'dark' storyline... because of the line in the library, we know it's her (or that she's at least one of the characters with a dark, heavy, or tragic storyline). Again, that doesn't have to mean a death, or that anything bad will happen to her. It could be a tragic event in her past, a mental illness of some sort, some dark secret she's hiding, etc. None of that would prevent a happy ending down the road.
 
Jun 12, 2020
89
88
We don't just think Bella is going to be the one with the 'dark' storyline... because of the line in the library, we know it's her (or that she's at least one of the characters with a dark, heavy, or tragic storyline). Again, that doesn't have to mean a death, or that anything bad will happen to her. It could be a tragic event in her past, a mental illness of some sort, some dark secret she's hiding, etc. None of that would prevent a happy ending down the road.
I agree with it. Only thing that gonna stop us from Bella is return of her husband which I hope DPC wouldn't have included in the game. But Death of Bella has no reason and it's kinda melodramatic.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Warped77

Holy Bacchus

Conversation Conqueror
Dec 13, 2018
7,748
19,531
We don't just think Bella is going to be the one with the 'dark' storyline... because of the line in the library, we know it's her (or that she's at least one of the characters with a dark, heavy, or tragic storyline). Again, that doesn't have to mean a death, or that anything bad will happen to her. It could be a tragic event in her past, a mental illness of some sort, some dark secret she's hiding, etc. None of that would prevent a happy ending down the road.
A tragic storyline isn't necessarily a dark one. For example, the theories some people have had about her having a miscarriage or losing a child that was very young would be a tragic and heavy storyline but not a particularly dark on. If, however, James were to have suffered a mental breakdown or been suffering some sort of PTSD and smothered their child to death, that would be dark.

This is why I feel there's a distinction between what is tragic and what is dark, and they can't be lumped in together like they're the same thing. Death, murder, rape, psychotic behaviour, etc, are what I would consider be dark themes and anything other than that is just tragic and heavy. The dark themes would prevent or at least dampen a happy ending, whereas a tragic one does not.
 
  • Like
Reactions: mindern
Jul 20, 2020
382
567
We don't just think Bella is going to be the one with the 'dark' storyline... because of the line in the library, we know it's her (or that she's at least one of the characters with a dark, heavy, or tragic storyline). Again, that doesn't have to mean a death, or that anything bad will happen to her. It could be a tragic event in her past, a mental illness of some sort, some dark secret she's hiding, etc. None of that would prevent a happy ending down the road.
Call me a romantic or a fool, but I think that no one is incapable of having happiness given the right circumstances. It's just unfortunate that many don't get that chance, in real life or a game.
 

Warped77

Member
Jul 13, 2020
355
689
A tragic storyline isn't necessarily a dark one. For example, the theories some people have had about her having a miscarriage or losing a child that was very young would be a tragic and heavy storyline but not a particularly dark on. If, however, James were to have suffered a mental breakdown or been suffering some sort of PTSD and smothered their child to death, that would be dark.

This is why I feel there's a distinction between what is tragic and what is dark, and they can't be lumped in together like they're the same thing. Death, murder, rape, psychotic behaviour, etc, are what I would consider be dark themes and anything other than that is just tragic and heavy. The dark themes would prevent or at least dampen a happy ending, whereas a tragic one does not.
Again, there are tons of examples of comedies and stories with purely happy endings out there that have what you consider 'dark' content in them (well, not too many with rape... but definitely death and murder). I think your distinction between 'dark' and 'heavy' is meaningless semantics, but it's your opinion, so... whatever. It's more about timing (it can't happen too close to the end of the story, for example) and how the characters move past those events.

That said, either of your examples in the first paragraph could be triggering for some players and would justify the intro disclaimer. IMHO, they're definitely also both pretty 'dark'.
 
Last edited:

kervj

New Member
Sep 6, 2020
4
3
1601390256606.png

So, i'm stucked at DIK Mansion when i need to talk with people. I talked to everyone and i can't reach any progres. I can't really tell u which episode it is, but i put some screens to help u, help me :D
1601390566261.png

Can any1 help me?
 

Holy Bacchus

Conversation Conqueror
Dec 13, 2018
7,748
19,531
Been a while since I last checked in. Any release date yet? If not how is there much left to do for episode 6?
No release date and we're probably still about a month away from the release based on this list of things mentioned in the latest status update as far as what's still to be done:
  • A queue of 125 renders and 37 animations
  • Roughly 10-15 animations he has left to pose and render
  • 150-300 static renders to pose and render
  • Phone content
  • 2 free-roam events
  • Coding
 
Jul 20, 2020
382
567
View attachment 837595

So, i'm stucked at DIK Mansion when i need to talk with people. I talked to everyone and i can't reach any progres. I can't really tell u which episode it is, but i put some screens to help u, help me :D
View attachment 837597

Can any1 help me?
You probably missed the guy I did standing in line at the bathrooms. Be sure to ho through all thre doors and talk to everyone, once you do Quinn and Tommy will be available to talk to in the hallway.
 
  • Like
Reactions: kervj
Jun 12, 2020
89
88
View attachment 837595

So, i'm stucked at DIK Mansion when i need to talk with people. I talked to everyone and i can't reach any progres. I can't really tell u which episode it is, but i put some screens to help u, help me :D
View attachment 837597

Can any1 help me?

Go through all the doors. Talk with Riona for a kiss. After talking with Rusty you will see Tommy talking with Quinn. Talk to him. You will have one of the best scenes in the game awaiting. I am not gonna spoil it.
 
  • Heart
Reactions: SirDawcio
4.80 star(s) 1,573 Votes